front tire

[KarenH]

OMG, I can't get front tire off. It has one of those quick releases but it isn't releasing lol. I freed the front brake and I pulled the lever open for the quick release on the tire, but the tire still won't slip off.

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

The ends of the quick release will 'unscrew' if you just try... & then there might be safety washers under them that lock the axle onto the fork... simply pull them both outward.

 

[kevyleven007]

uh oh. Did you try to loosen the nut on the other side of the quick release? Sounds like you might have to take it to a shop then. You might want to check out some basic repair vids on U-tube.

 

[crassius]

it has 'lawyer lips' on the forks (google it) - you'll need to get the axle way loose to get it off - some folks grind those off the forks once the wheel is out of the way

 

[KarenH]

Thanks everyone. I will research it further. U did "unscrew" the quick release after opening it and loosened the nut on the other side, but the wheel still won't drop out. I can't figure out what is hanging it up.

 

[Rudz]

Hit it harder. Lmfao

 

[Nashville Kat]

I believe the fork is designed to hold the ends in place- try separating the fork ends with your hands only- they need to clear , and then will drop down

if that isn't it, perhaps someone tightened some thin axle nuts- that usually go between the fork blades, on the outside of them.

 

[kevyleven007]

You should be able to unscrew the nut and pull the quick release skewer completely out. Then grab the fork ends and pull them apart.

 

[scotto-]

A small charge of C-4 plastic explosive ought to loosen it up if nothing else works

 

[KarenH]

Thanks everyone I will try everything except maybe for the C4! ROFL

 

[Dan]

LOL, never say never...

 

[KarenH]

I did finally get it off.

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

Nice work